Extraordinary Moms Podcast

Today my guest is Jessica Smartt. Jess tells the story of how memory making became a larger focus in their family. She also wrote a book called "Memory Making Mom". Be sure to check out her book to learn more about this journey and how you can incorporate this intention more in your own life. Show Notes: Check out Jess on Instagram or on her website Buy her book "Memory Making Mom" This Show is Sponsored by... Taxes stress me out. That's why I LOVE TurboTax Live, so I can get all my questions answered from professionals who know what they are talking about! If you want a much simpler and stress-free way to do taxes, check out Turbo Tax! And...   If you're looking to eliminate toxic chemicals from your home, you need to closely examine the cleaners you are using. That's why I love Branch Basics. These amazing cleaning products based with water and their chemical-free concentrate, can clean everything from bathrooms to windows, and you can have peace of mind knowing they are safe for your family. My listeners can get a FREE Starter Kit (pay just $5 for shipping) by going to www.branchbasics.com and enter EMP5 at checkout. And... Grove Collaborative is an amazing company that helps you to find clean and non-tonic cleaning products for your home. I was so impressed with their selection of products and I LOVED my assortment of Mrs. Meyer's cleaning products (I keep a set in every bathroom!) For a free $30 gift set from Grove, go to Grove.co/EEP!

I get asked a lot, "How do you ask such great questions and talk to anyone?" This is funny to me because this was always a compliment I would give to others, and wish I could do! I longed to make conversation with new people in an easy and meaningful way. I suffered from anxiety that left me tongue tied, and avoiding social situations. So I committed to improving this in myself and yes... I do ask great questions and I am a great listener... because I've practiced! And you can too! Today I'm sharing my tips and hopefully these skills can help improve your relationships and self-confidence in social situations. This Show is Sponsored by... Busy moms everywhere are LOVING instacart. Instacart makes grocery shopping easy, as you order your groceries online at any number of your favorite local stores, a personal shopper shops for you, and you pick when you want them delivered. Free up more of your time for the things you love by leaving the shopping to instacart! Use my code EEP at Checkout for $10 off your first order on instacart.com or on their mobile app! And...   If you're looking to eliminate toxic chemicals from your home, you need to closely examine the cleaners you are using. That's why I love Branch Basics. These amazing cleaning products based with water and their chemical-free concentrate, can clean everything from bathrooms to windows, and you can have peace of mind knowing they are safe for your family. My listeners can get a FREE Starter Kit (pay just $5 for shipping) by going to www.branchbasics.com and enter EMP5 at checkout.

So excited to share with you my conversation today with Kelly Mindell of Studio DIY. We talk about growing her colorful and ever-evolving business, as well as growing her family through adoption. It's an amazing conversation and I admire how she has used her platform to create more awareness and understanding about infertility and adoption. And hear what she wanted to be when she was 13 and the thing she and her now husband Jeff bonded over when they were in high school! Show Notes: Check out Kelly on Instagram and on her website Connect with me at: @jessicadahlquist3//@everydayextraordinarypodcast// jessicadahlquist@gmail.com This Show is Sponsored by... Grove Collaborative is an amazing company that helps you to find clean and non-tonic cleaning products for your home. I was so impressed with their selection of products and I LOVED my assortment of Mrs. Meyer's cleaning products (I keep a set in every bathroom!) For a free $30 gift set from Grove, go to Grove.co/EEP! Busy moms everywhere are LOVING instacart. Instacart makes grocery shopping easy, as you order your groceries online at any number of your favorite local stores, a personal shopper shops for you, and you pick when you want them delivered. Free up more of your time for the things you love by leaving the shopping to instacart! Use my code EEP at Checkout for $10 off your first order on instacart.com or on their mobile app! and... Taxes stress me out. That's why I LOVE TurboTax Live, so I can get all my questions answered from professionals who know what they are talking about! If you want a much simpler and stress-free way to do taxes, check out Turbo Tax!

My guest today is the amazing Grace Grutter. Grace is a mom of three, including a daughter who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). While SMA does have a terminal diagnosis, Nella has already met and exceeded many milestones that doctors thought were never going to be possible for her. Grace has a tremendous understanding of what it means to live each day like it could be your last and her journey is nothing short of inspiring. Show Notes: Be sure to follow Grace on Instagram Today's show is sponsored by...   If you're looking to eliminate toxic chemicals from your home, you need to closely examine the cleaners you are using. That's why I love Branch Basics. These amazing cleaning products based with water and their chemical-free concentrate, can clean everything from bathrooms to windows, and you can have peace of mind knowing they are safe for your family. My listeners can get 15% off a Starter Kit by going to www.branchbasics.com and enter EMP at checkout. And... Lola is a feminine care and hygeine company, helping women everywhere access to clean and safe tampons, pads, liners and wipes. They make their products with ingredients you can feel good about and they are offering my listeners 40% off when you sign up for subscription. Go to mylola.com and enter code EEP. 

My guest today is the amazing Leisl Bailey. Leisl is bravely sharing about her husband's diagnosis with bipolar disorder, addiction, and overcoming her fears associated with an uncertain future. She's amazing and you're going to be so inspired by her journey. Whether you relate to these experiences or not, her lessons are universal and we can all benefit from this conversation. Show Notes:  Check out her website: www.leislbailey.com Connect with me at: @jessicadahlquist3//@everydayextraordinarypodcast//jessicadahlquist@gmail.com This Show is Sponsored by... Busy moms everywhere are LOVING instacart. Instacart makes grocery shopping easy, as you order your groceries online at any number of your favorite local stores, a personal shopper shops for you, and you pick when you want them delivered. Free up more of your time for the things you love by leaving the shopping to instacart! Use my code EEP at Checkout for $10 off your first order on instacart.com or on their mobile app!

Today my guest is the vibrant Amelia Lyon! She built an incredible wedding photography business for 12 years, and then switched gears to help build her family's business, LuLaRoe. She is the first to admit, she has a lot going on, but thanks to putting her tried and true time management practices in place, she is living a full and joy-filled life! Can't wait for you to hear more about Amelia's journey and the lessons she's learned. Show NoteS: Check out Amelia on Instagram Check out her Podcast "Make Yourself" Connect with me at: @jessicadahlquist3//@everydayextraordinarypodcast//jessicadahlquist@gmail.com This Show is Sponsored by... Busy moms everywhere are LOVING instacart. Instacart makes grocery shopping easy, as you order your groceries online at any number of your favorite local stores, a personal shopper shops for you, and you pick when you want them delivered. Free up more of your time for the things you love by leaving the shopping to instacart! Use my code EEP at Checkout for $10 off your first order on instacart.com or on their mobile app! and... Taxes stress me out. That's why I LOVE TurboTax Live, so I can get all my questions answered from professionals who know what they are talking about! If you want a much simpler and stress-free way to do taxes, check out Turbo Tax! And...   If you're looking to eliminate toxic chemicals from your home, you need to closely examine the cleaners you are using. That's why I love Branch Basics. These amazing cleaning products based with water and their chemical-free concentrate, can clean everything from bathrooms to windows, and you can have peace of mind knowing they are safe for your family. My listeners can get 15% off a Starter Kit by going to www.branchbasics.com and enter EMP at checkout.

Do you know that you're extraordinary? You are! There's no one else like you and I bet there are things about you that someone else would deem remarkable that you don't celebrate to its fullest! Shame on you! So today I'm updating you on what's been going on in my life and asking you the question that I've started asking all my guests. Enjoy!

My guest today is the extraordinary Hallie Graves. She's served in the foster care community for the past 17, including being a single foster mom for the last 13 months. Her efforts in the foster care community are amazing and it really encourages the listener to find out ways to be involved even you don't feel called to being a foster parent. She's amazing and you're going to be so inspired by this amazing woman! Show Notes:  Follow Hallie on Instagram: @hallie.graves Follow me on Instagram @jessicadahlquist3 or @everydayextraordinarypodcast Know someone who should be on the show? Email me their info: jessicadahlquist@gmail.com This Show is Sponsored by...   If you're looking to eliminate toxic chemicals from your home, you need to closely examine the cleaners you are using. That's why I love Branch Basics. These amazing cleaning products based with water and their chemical-free concentrate, can clean everything from bathrooms to windows, and you can have peace of mind knowing they are safe for your family. My listeners can get 15% off a Starter Kit by going to www.branchbasics.com and enter EMP at checkout. And... Myro is a natural deodorant that works! I have been using Myro for two months now and have loved the coverage, the scent, and the easy, refillable canister. Myro makes it simple for you to go natural. To try it out and for 50% off your first order, go to MyMyro.com/ee and use promo code: ee. That means you can get started for just $5. I'd love to hear what you think! And... Hello Fresh is a meal delivery service, saving you time, money, and the hassle of meal planning. I've used Hello Fresh MANY times before, and I have loved using this on busy weeks. They have a great selection of options based on your dietary preferences. This time I did Veggie, and it made cooking for my husband much easier. For $80 off your first month, go to www.hellofresh.com/EMP80 and enter EMP80 at checkout.  

  I'm so excited to share with you my interview with Beddy's founders, Betsy Mikesell and Angie White. They started as friends and running partners, then Betsy got an idea after struggling with her kids' messy bunk beds. That is how the idea for Beddy's originated. She brought Angie in on the action and proposed they start a hobby together. Now they run a thriving business, solving a problem for bed makers everywhere! I loved getting the behind the scenes on their business and hearing what they've learned along the way. Show Notes: Check out Beddy's and get one for your family today! Follow Beddy's on Instagram This Show is Sponsored by...   If you're looking to eliminate toxic chemicals from your home, you need to closely examine the cleaners you are using. That's why I love Branch Basics. These amazing cleaning products based with water and their chemical-free concentrate, can clean everything from bathrooms to windows, and you can have peace of mind knowing they are safe for your family. My listeners can get 15% off a Starter Kit by going to www.branchbasics.com and enter EMP at checkout. and... Taxes stress me out. That's why I LOVE TurboTax Live, so I can get all my questions answered from professionals who know what they are talking about! If you want a much simpler and stress-free way to do taxes, check out Turbo Tax!

Welcome to Everyday Extraordinary, the new/old podcast where I'm continuing to bring you interviews with extraordinary people who share their life journeys and the lessons they've learned along the way. I'm so excited for this transition with the show, so I can not only bring you motherhood journeys, but also stories from all walks of life. I'm so excited to bring you Episode 1 of Everyday Extraordinary with my dear friend Lena McArthur. She is an amazing mom of two, a loving wife, and she has Cystic Fibrosis. She wasn't diagnosed until she was 29 years old and has already outlived most others with this disease. She has spent 8 of the last 12 months in the hospital due to complications with this disease, and over the summer even faced death head on, but chose the hard route to continue living even with the pain and challenges that are ahead. Listen in today to hear from one of the most amazing people I know and feed off her light. Check out the update on the fundraiser we did for Lena to send her family on a Disney Cruise! You can still donate to help support her future transplant medical costs by sending donations to her husband's Paypal: Mcarthursteveb@gmail.com. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'll keep you updated on our fundraising efforts!

I didn't want my episode with Merrick White, of Merrick's Art to fall through the cracks of the archives. She is so amazing and we talk about how she drastically changed a few critical habits that resulted in major positive life changes. So good, especially as we approach the new year!

If you're like me... you've chased your child. If you're like me, you've yelled, "Stop yelling!" If you're like me, you don't always act like an adult when trying to parent your toddlers! Ralphie Jacobs reminded me of how important it is to set expectations and teach kids proper behavior, and not just expect that they'll know how to behave. This example of chasing my 3 year old is perfect example of how setting expectations, teaching appropriate behavior, and following through in an adult-way is the secret to parenting. haha. Let's all agree to stop chasing our children in libraries, grocery stores... really anywhere with aisles! I'm right here with you!

This was such a powerful episode, as Kayla Collins shares about a time in her life she'd never previously shared about. She was attacked by her step-dad, and went on to courageously confront that trauma in order to live a full and happy life. So proud of amazing women like Kayla who believe in themselves enough to know that circumstances don't define us. Such an amazing conversation!

Knowing she only had weeks/months to live after her cancer returned, Michelle took some of her precious time to record with me. We talked about her life, what she wants her kids to know, and what matters most to her. Bless her beautiful family who are surely grieving this first holiday season without their extraordinary mom. 

 Natalie Norton was the only guest to accept the compliment when I told her she was extraordinary. Because she believes we are ALL extraordinary! If you're feeling like you need a pep talk and need to believe in yourself a bit more, this is the episode for you!!