Summary: When your job titles are "rock star" and "mom", the joys of when your kids come see you perform, support systems when you have to travel as a working mom, when your kids have talent, surviving a lack of supportive relationships on the road, surprising places you'll find support, and balancing two worlds as a mother. Steph Paynes, lead guitarist and founder of tribute band Lez Zeppelin, shares her routines and relationships as a mom with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.<br> (Steph's Instagram: @lezzeppelin and @stephpaynes)<br> In this episode:<br> <br> Michelle on an impending change of routines with second baby expected<br> How you just figure it out new routines, like solving a puzzle<br> Steph Paynes on having a job title "rock star"<br> When Steph started the band, and then got pregnant shortly after<br> Her son Harrison is not as much a musician, her son Max is a gifted musician, went to a special gifted music school<br> How he attended school for 6 years, studied violin, but then changed paths into computers an engineering<br> That special time when Max picked up a guitar and tried to figure out Led Zeppelin<br> When Steph's kids come and see her play in the band, some of the great moments<br> Steph on the joy of seeing her kids in the audience or wings, knowing they were there, and she didn’t have to leave them<br> Harrison coming on Australia tour with Steph<br> Support systems, friends who understand what you’re doing<br> Parents nearby were able to help<br> How when touring there weren’t people who could help or give advice<br> Why Steph never thought she should stop doing it, but maybe she is crazy anywhere<br> Showing up in preschool with leather pants and long velvet coat is weird, and perhaps often late<br> How Steph got support in surprising places, such as the office of the preschool<br> Steph on being able to live sincerely in a a lot of different worlds, different parts of her, unlike many rock musicians<br> <br> To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.
