This episode is a special one.

Recorded live in front of a room of incredible women at our Rooted in Motherhood Retreat, today’s conversation is raw, honest, and deeply relatable—especially with Mother’s Day approaching.

For the first time on the podcast, the roles are reversed.

Instead of me asking the questions, I’m joined by my mom, Liz, and my co-host for the retreat, Logan from The School of Styling, as they sit down to interview me—diving into my journey of building a brand over the last 15 years, navigating motherhood, and learning how to pivot through different seasons of life.

Because if there’s one thing motherhood teaches you… it’s how to adapt.

💛 In This Episode, We Talk About:

• What I thought my life and career would look like—and how it’s evolved
  
  
  
• How becoming a mom reshaped my identity, priorities, and perspective
  
  
  
• The reality of balancing motherhood, marriage, friendships, and a career
  
  
  
• What burnout has looked like for me (and how I’ve learned to recognize it)
  
  
  
• The pivots Logan and I have both had to make in business and life
  
  
  
• What we’ve had to let go of in order to grow
  
  
  
• Generational insight from my mom on how motherhood has changed over time
  
  
  
• What we may be overcomplicating as moms today
  
  
  
• Small but meaningful ways to take care of yourself in busy seasons
  
  
  

🎙️ A Live Conversation

There’s something different about this episode.

You’ll hear the energy, the laughter, and the connection that comes from recording in a room full of women who are all navigating similar seasons of life.

It’s a reminder that we’re not meant to do this alone—and that sometimes just hearing someone else say “me too” can be everything.

🌸 A Mother’s Day Reflection

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, this episode is a reminder that motherhood isn’t about having it all perfectly balanced.

It’s about showing up.

Even in the messy, overwhelming, uncertain moments—you’re still doing it.

And that matters.

🧠 A Few Takeaways You’ll Carry With You:

• Motherhood is one long pivot—and that’s okay
  
  
  
• You don’t have to have everything figured out to be doing a great job
  
  
  
• Burnout doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’ve been carrying a lot
  
  
  
• Growth often requires letting go of who you thought you had to be
  
  
  

💫 Final Thought

Motherhood doesn’t ask us to have it all figured out… it asks us to keep showing up.

And sometimes, that is more than enough.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or another mom who might need to hear it this week.

And as always…
✨ Keep showing up, keep finding the good, and keep being the Haute Mama you truly are.

With Mother’s Day approaching, today’s episode is a deeply meaningful and emotional conversation—one that honors the many layers of motherhood, including love, loss, resilience, and hope.

We’re joined by an incredible mom whose story is one of unimaginable loss and extraordinary strength.

After losing her own mother at a young age, she later experienced the heartbreaking loss of her 3-year-old son, followed by the loss of one of her closest friends. And yet, through it all, she continues to show up—with strength, with purpose, and with a light that inspires everyone around her.

This episode is not just about grief… it’s about what comes after.

It’s about choosing to keep going, finding purpose in the pain, and discovering that even in the hardest seasons, there can still be moments of joy.

💛 In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Her journey through multiple layers of loss and grief
  
  
  
• What it looks like to continue showing up as a mother through heartbreak
  
  
  
• The emotional weight of losing a child and navigating life after
  
  
  
• How she found the strength to keep moving forward
  
  
  
• The role of health, fitness, and movement in her healing
  
  
  
• Why she chose to become a fitness instructor and pour into others
  
  
  
• The meaning behind the run she started in her son’s name
  
  
  
• How she honors his memory in her everyday life
  
  
  
• What motherhood looks like for her now
  
  
  
• How her perspective on life, gratitude, and joy has changed
  
  
  

🧠 A Few Takeaways You’ll Carry With You:

• Strength doesn’t always look loud—it often looks like simply showing up
  
  
  
• You can hold both grief and gratitude at the same time
  
  
  
• Healing is not linear—but it is possible
  
  
  
• Even in the darkest seasons, light can still find its way in
  
  
  

🌸 A Mother’s Day Reflection

We know Mother’s Day can bring a wide range of emotions.

Whether you’re celebrating, grieving, or somewhere in between—this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone.

💫 Final Thought

Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who have walked through the hardest seasons—and still choose to show up with love, with grace, and with hope.

If this episode touched you, encouraged you, or reminded you that you’re not alone, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with someone who may need to hear it.

And as always…
✨ Keep showing up, keep finding light where you can, and keep being the Haute Mama you truly are.

Today’s episode is one that will truly stay with you.

We’re joined by Nichole Lee of Total Wellness Nutrition, and her story is one of unexpected motherhood, resilience, and redefining what “the plan” looks like.

What started as a journey through infertility led to the decision to adopt… and then, in a moment she never saw coming, everything changed.

Nichole went from preparing to adopt twins… to finding out she was pregnant.

And just like that—she became a mom of three.

This conversation is raw, emotional, inspiring, and a beautiful reminder that sometimes life unfolds in ways we could never plan—but exactly the way it’s meant to.

💛 In This Episode, We Talk About:

• What Nichole thought motherhood would look like—and how it changed
  
  
  
• Her journey through infertility and the emotional toll it can take
  
  
  
• The decision to pursue adoption and what that process looked like
  
  
  
• The moment she found out she was pregnant while adopting twins
  
  
  
• Navigating the overwhelming transition to becoming a mom of three at once
  
  
  
• The realities of early motherhood—chaos, beauty, and everything in between
  
  
  
• How motherhood reshaped her identity and perspective
  
  
  
• The importance of health, strength, and taking care of yourself as a mom
  
  
  
• Her experience with a hysterectomy and the emotional layers that came with it
  
  
  

🧠 A Few Takeaways You’ll Love:

• Motherhood doesn’t always look the way we plan—but that doesn’t make it any less meaningful
  
  
  
• You are stronger than you think, even in seasons that feel overwhelming
  
  
  
• It’s okay to grieve, grow, and find gratitude all at the same time
  
  
  
• Taking care of yourself matters—especially in the busiest seasons
  
  
  

🤍 Real, Honest Moments

This episode goes deep—but it’s also filled with moments that are relatable and even lighthearted, especially as we talk about:

• Life with three toddlers at once (yes… chaos 😅)
  
  
  
• Finding your rhythm in the middle of the unexpected
  
  
  
• The beauty in letting go of control and embracing what is
  
  
  

✨ Connect with Nichole

You can follow Nichole and learn more about her work here:
👉 Instagram: @totalwellnessnutritioncoaching

🎟️ See Nichole Live

We’re so excited that Nichole will also be speaking at our upcoming event:

✨ Rooted in Motherhood Retreat
📅 Monday, April 27
📍 The Southern Hotel

This will be such a special day focused on connection, combating burnout, and growing your village—and Nichole will be sharing even more of her insight around health, strength, and caring for yourself in motherhood. Here is the link for tickets for the retreat→ https://theschoolofstyling.com/motherhood-conf

✨ Haute Mama Q&A
We wrap up with a fun listener question about Nichole’s fitness routine—because let’s be honest, we all want to know how she does it. 💪

💫 Final Thought
Sometimes the life you imagined looks completely different than the life you’re given.

But that doesn’t mean it isn’t full, beautiful, and exactly what it was meant to be.

If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you feel less alone, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

And as always…
✨ Keep showing up, keep trusting the journey, and keep being the Haute Mama you t